Spa and Hot Tub Safety for the Holiday Season
Spa and Hot Tub Safety for the Holiday Season
Spa tub safety should be top-priority year-round, but many hot tub owners are more vulnerable to accidents during the holiday season because their spas get more use and because they entertain more guests, including children, in their homes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of all children one to four years old who died from an unintentional injury in 2007, nearly 30% died from drowning. With that in mind, here are some spa and hot tub safety tips:
Inform holiday guests in your home that house rules state that no child or adult may enjoy your spa alone. Even adults can become disoriented or lose consciousness in a hot tub and drown.
Whether your spa is indoors or outdoors, install locks and alarms on all entrances to the hot tub area. It only takes a moment for a child to slip away during a holiday party and become entranced by the idea of playing in the water in your spa. Install a spa safety cover and be sure to cover the spa and lock the cover when the spa is not in use.
Lock spa chemicals away, out of the reach of children. Unaware of the danger, children can be tempted to mix chemicals into hot tubs to see the effects.
Constant alert adult supervision is a must when any child is in or near a hot tub. The natural curiosity of children can lead them to lean into spas even when fully clothed, and it takes less than a minute to drown.
Anyone of any age can become entrapped under water in a hot tub when their hair or a limb gets sucked against or into hot tub drains. Avoid entrapment by installing drain covers in your spa. Hot tub users with long hair should wear swim caps.
Every adult in your household should know where to shut off the hot tub pump in case of a drastic change in suction or other emergency.
Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of drowning in a hot tub or spa. The high water temperatures in hot tubs cause drowsiness and alcohol can intensify this effect.
Spa water temperature should not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Pregnant women and young children should not be allowed to use your hot tub, even for a few minutes.
Every protective measure you take in terms of spa safety needs a back-up: everything from supervision to drain covers matters when making your spa safe. Making hot tub safety a priority will help you relax and enjoy the holiday season, including the use of your spa. The American Dream is Changing Leather Beds From Absolute Beds, The London Superstore Soaring With The Clouds In Sydney, Australia Start-up Versus Franchise - Which One Is Better? Book a holiday in Gstaad for the Menuhin festival Destination guide to Cadiz Skycity, Contemporary Entertainment For The Traveller Checklist for Christmas Preparation Zimbabwe Travel Guide! Places to Visit Mainstays Of India Travels And Tours Simple Ways To Make Your Holiday Memorable There Is Always Festival Fun To Be Had On Your Brisbane Holiday Get a Fun and Exciting Adventure by Going on Alaska Saltwater Fishing Trips A brief account on luxurious Bali Villas with private swimming pools